Can Social Media Hurt Your Personal Injury Case?
Can Social Media Hurt Your Personal Injury Case? Social media is part of everyday life, but after an accident, what you post online can have unintended consequences. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often review social media activity when evaluating personal injury claims. Even posts that seem harmless may be taken out of context and used […]
What To Do After a Car Accident in Florida: Steps to Protect Your Claim
What To Do After a Car Accident in Florida: Steps to Protect Your Claim Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming. In the moments that follow, it can be difficult to know what steps to take or how your actions may affect your ability to recover compensation. What you do after an accident […]
Man Hit by a Train in Tampa Bay
A man was hit by a train in Tampa Bay Tuesday morning near Lowry Park, according to the Tampa Police Department. The train crash occurred just east of Busch Boulevard and N Boulevard intersection around 11 a.m., police officers said. The agency said early reports indicate the man may have been lying near the tracks […]
Crash at Ulmerton Road and 66th Street
Three vehicles were involved in a crash at Ulmerton Road and 66th Street on November 9, 2022. The crash involved three cars, and at least one car was severely damaged. Local firefighters needed to pry at least one occupant from a vehicle to get them to safety. Five people went by ambulance to a hospital, […]
S.R. 39 Pileup Kills Five People
PLANT CITY — An infant, and five others, were victims in an S.R. 39 pileup on October 30, 2022. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. A person driving a Ford Explorer was driving north on S.R. 39, crossed the center line just north of Bruton Road, and collided nearly head-on with a person driving a […]
Wrong-Way Wreck on I-4
A wrong-way wreck on I-4 early Monday morning resulted in over 100 gallons of fuel spilled on the highway. A 58-year-old man from Temple Terrace was charged with DUI and driving his SUV in the wrong direction. He collided with a semi traveling eastbound at the time. The Temple Terrance man suffered minor injuries, as did […]
DeLand Man Killed on I-4
A 67-year-old DeLand man was killed on I-4 Tuesday, November 1, 2022. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man suffered a medical emergency. Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County near mile marker 16, east of Fritzke Road. FHP said the man was traveling westbound on I-4 and suddenly had […]
Pedestrian Killed on Hillsborough Avenue
TAMPA — A pedestrian was killed on Hillsborough Avenue on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The Tampa Police Department said the accident occurred in the 2900 block of Hillsborough Avenue. The identity of the pedestrian, the driver, and information about the driver’s vehicle are not available to the public.
When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident
If you were in a car crash, you may have questions about when to get an attorney for a car accident. People choose to hire lawyers at all different stages after a crash. While there are some benefits to partnering with a lawyer at certain times, you’ll likely find that an attorney can help you […]
What You Can Expect Following a Car Accident
After a car accident in Florida, take immediate action. When accidents result in injury or $500 or more in damage, inform law enforcement. Since this is a fairly low damage threshold, it stands to reason most accidents will require police notification. Another important note is that insurance companies have different requirements for reporting accidents. After […]